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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

Contractor Magazine

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. TAMPA, FLA. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. View Mobile Site.

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4 Positive Impacts Asset Management and Maintenance Have On Your Construction Business

Fieldwire

Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. This is called predictive maintenance, and it lends the ability to forecast budget dollars with a degree of accuracy. Fortunately, sustaining construction maintenance operations fits right in. Every new machine is in outstanding shape. It functions smoothly. Schedule Demo.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Forecasts: How the construction industry in Germany will develop in 2020 Software in the construction industry 1. Furthermore, forecast models calculate realistic time constraints for project control. Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology 12.

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Manufacturers Bet on Tech for New Home Appliances

Pro Builder

With the ability to operate and monitor appliances via a mobile device or voice assistant, users aren’t confined to a space, such as the kitchen, and can do more with their time, manufacturers say. Cameras in ovens allow users to monitor baking progress from a mobile device. Sustainable, Versatile Wall Oven. Advertisement.

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FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report | Business.

Contractor Magazine

FMI’s forecast calls for 3% growth for construction put in place (CPIP) by the end of 2012 and another 7% in 2013 for a total of $882.4 In Nonresidential Construction the forecast is mixed with healthcare and manufac­turing showing the most positive signs of growth. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking.

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Rising Tide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Exxon swallowed Mobil, belched, and the IPCC eggheads shut up and retreated to their academic sanctuaries. percent and that climate-change has become a self-sustaining phenomenon. If you don’t think climate change is on the verge of becoming self-sustaining, consider this: The U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario Unveils Plans To Achieve An Energy Balance

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The forecasted 2025 electricity production mix: 42 percent nuclear, 46 percent renewables, and 12 percent natural gas. Ontario is aiming to use Demand Response (DR) to meet 10% of peak demand by 2025, equivalent to approximately 2,400 megawatts (MW) under forecast conditions. million and 55.8

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